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Castor oil (1)

On this week’s visit to nature’s pharmacy, I will be talking about castor oil. The Castor oil plant is botanically known as Ricinus communis. It is in the family, Euphorbiaceae. …

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Health poverty afflicts the majority of us

Health poverty refers to a situation where individuals or communities lack access to adequate healthcare services, medications, and resources necessary to maintain good health and well-being. This form of poverty …

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NIMR: Joy as Salako bows out in glory

After eight years in office as Director-General, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Prof. Babatunde Lawal Salako will be bowing out of office on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 with a …

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Tips for surviving Nigeria now!

My major advice to people in Nigeria right now is to find, nurture and cherish a support system. If your support system comes from family (parents, siblings or a handful …

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How I quit smoking (2)

Cocaine, opioids and alcohol addiction is in the same league as tobacco addiction, says the Center for Addiction and Mental Health, Canada’s largest research and mental health teaching hospital. Members …

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